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Consonants of American English Pronunciation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 22 hours
  • Course by University of California, Irvine
  • Offered by

About

In this first course of The Pronunciation of American English specialization, you will learn and practice all of the consonant sounds of American English, including some pairs of consonants that are especially tricky. Each week you will receive practical advice from successful English learners and practice an effective technique called shadowing to improve your pronunciation of consonant sounds. You will also have opportunities to record yourself and to respond to the recordings of other learners. Only learners who pay for the course will be able to take the graded quizzes or submit assignments for feedback. The free version provides access to the lectures and practice activities only.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Meet Your Teachers

1 Readings

  • Optional Pronunciation Journal

Consonant Pretest

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonants Pretest

2 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 1
  • Consonants Pretest Review

2 Readings

  • Consonants Pretest Directions
  • Consonants Supplemental Materials

Consonant Overview

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonants Overview Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Consonant Overview
  • Consonant Overview Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Consonant Overview Directions
  • Consonant Overview Practice Activity Directions

Voiced and Voiceless Sounds

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
  • Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Directions
  • Voiced and Voiceless Sounds Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 1 Speaking Assignment

Consonant Sounds that Pop

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonants that Pop Practice Quiz

4 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 2
  • Consonant Sounds that Pop Part 1
  • Consonant Sounds that Pop Part 2
  • Consonant Sounds that Pop Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Consonant Sounds that Pop Directions
  • Consonant Sounds that Pop Practice Activity Directions

Consonant Sounds That Hiss

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Part 1
  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Part 2
  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Directions
  • Consonant Sounds that Hiss Practice Activity Directions

Confusing Consonant Pairs 1

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 1
  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Directions
  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 1 Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 2 Speaking Assignment

Consonant Sounds That Hum

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 3
  • Consonant Sounds that Hum
  • Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Consonant Sounds that Hum Directions
  • Consonant Sounds that Hum Practice Activity Directions

Consonant Sounds That Flow

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Consonant Sounds that Flow
  • Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Consonant Sounds that Flow Directions
  • Consonant Sounds that Flow Practice Activity Directions

Confusing Consonant Pairs 2

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 2
  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Directions
  • Confusing Consonant Pairs 2 Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 3 Speaking Assignment

Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Quiz

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 4
  • Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters
  • Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Directions
  • Final Consonants and Consonant Clusters Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings
  • Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Directions
  • Pronunciation of -s and -ed Endings Practice Activity Directions

Variations of Some Consonant Sounds

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Quiz

2 Videos

  • Variations of Some Consonant Sounds
  • Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Activity

2 Readings

  • Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Directions
  • Variations of Some Consonant Sounds Practice Activity Directions

Pronunciation Tips

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Pronunciation Tips

1 Readings

  • Pronunciation Tips

Shadowing a Conversation

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Shadowing a Conversation

2 Readings

  • Shadowing a Conversation Directions
  • Shadowing a Conversation Assignment

Graded Assignments

    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Graded Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 4 Speaking Assignment

Auto Summary

Enhance your American English pronunciation with this foundational course focused on mastering all consonant sounds, including tricky pairs. You'll receive practical advice, practice the shadowing technique, and engage in recording exercises. Offered by Coursera, the course spans 1320 minutes and is part of a specialization. Subscription options include Starter, Professional, and Paid. Ideal for those eager to refine their English pronunciation skills.

Helen Nam
Instructors

Helen Nam

Marla Yoshida
Instructors

Marla Yoshida

Meg Parker
Instructors

Meg Parker

Emily Wong
Instructors

Emily Wong